Author Topic: Does BLO work on paint? (Read 967 times)

Dawie · « **on:** October 30, 2010, 08:07:42 am »

Reading the thread on puzzles I learned what BLO was. I have used it on wood, but can it be used on paint as I make most my puzzles from MDF and paint them, I was just wondering if it would add an extra toucch of finish if I could use BLO.
David

dunk · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2010, 10:25:18 am »

I don't see any advantage to using BLO over paint. I would think if you tried it over acrylics you may dissolve the paint. Not sure never having tried it.

dgman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2010, 10:39:01 am »

Hey David, I use BLO to bring out the color and grain of the wood, not as a final finish. I apply a spray lacquer as a final finish. So using BLO over paint won't do any good.

Dawie · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2010, 02:09:58 pm »

Ok guys that's what I thought but was not sure. Thanks.
David

GrayBeard · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2010, 04:30:06 pm »

BLO is actually an additive used for extending the coverage of OIL based paints and could actually 'soften' the painted surface.

I would DEFINITELY NOT use it over paint!

~~~GB~~~

Russ C · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2010, 05:27:19 pm »

BLO would not work over paint and as said might damage the paint finish.

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